Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has officially launched the TT Revitalisation Blueprint, a sweeping national infrastructure plan aimed at creating over 50,000 jobs and fundamentally transforming Trinidad and Tobago. The ambitious initiative, unveiled at the Diplomatic Centre in St. Ann’s on November 6, includes 129 construction projects designed to modernize key areas such as the Port of Spain and San Fernando waterfronts, Invaders Bay, and Queen’s Park Savannah. The Port of Spain port is also slated for a significant expansion.
Works Minister Jearlean John detailed the plan, emphasizing its potential to make the country “unrecognisable” within a decade. Among the standout projects are the demolition of prisons in Port of Spain, Golden Grove, and Carrera Island, with plans to relocate inmates to a state-of-the-art “justice centre” in Tamana. The vacated sites will be repurposed into an arts and cultural centre, a new housing community, and an offshore luxury resort, respectively.
The blueprint also features a 100-mile road network connecting San Fernando to southeastern communities like Mayaro, alongside the development of four five-star hotels, a 400-berth marina, and a convention center at Invaders Bay. Downtown Port of Spain will see the introduction of a multi-modal transportation hub, enhancing connectivity across the capital.
To facilitate the plan, the government launched Udecott’s electronic tender portal, inviting businesses to bid on projects until January 2026. Contracts are expected to be awarded shortly thereafter, with construction slated to begin by August 2026.
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar emphasized the project’s transformative potential, calling it a “declaration of intent” rather than a mere vision. She highlighted Trinidad and Tobago’s strategic advantages, including its location outside the hurricane belt, a skilled workforce, and a stable democracy, as key factors to attract investors.
Addressing concerns about funding, Persad-Bissessar assured that the government would collaborate closely with private investors and explore various financing models. Minister John remained optimistic about foreign investment, dismissing geopolitical tensions as a barrier.
The TT Revitalisation Blueprint represents a bold step toward economic diversification and national development, aiming to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.